London - Summer Vacation Scheme
Herbert Smith FreehillsExpected closing date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Gain experience in two different practice areas during a three-week summer internship.
- Earn £500 per week.
- Opportunity to be considered for a place on the Trainee Associate Programme.
- Applications close on 1 December 2026.
About the Role
About the Scheme
Our vacation schemes are designed to give you a taste of what it's like to tackle exciting challenges and deliver high-profile work that matters to our clients.
You'll gain exposure to live deals and cases, which is a valuable part of your professional development. During the three-week scheme, you'll have the opportunity to experience two different practice areas, allowing you to tailor your placement to your interests and gain insight into the breadth of work we do.
In each seat, you'll be supervised by one of our colleagues, working closely with them on meaningful client matters and developing the skills needed for a successful legal career. Typical tasks may include:
- Legal research
- Drafting
- Due diligence
- Document review
- Preparing for client meetings
You'll receive feedback at the end of your first seat, giving you the opportunity to reflect, develop and apply your learning throughout the remainder of the scheme.
Alongside your seat experience, you'll attend a range of presentations, workshops and networking events designed to deepen your understanding of our practice areas, build your commercial awareness, and provide insight into what it takes to succeed as a commercial lawyer at HSF Kramer.
At the end of your scheme, you will be considered for a place on our Trainee Associate Programme dependent on your performance.
Scheme Dates
- Scheme 1: 7 June 2027 – 25 June 2027
- Scheme 2: 5 July 2027 - 23 July 2027
What You'll Get
- A trainee buddy for advice and support.
- A salary of £500 per week.
Work hard and perform well on your vacation scheme and you'll be rewarded with a place on our Trainee Associate Programme.
What We're Looking For
Our summer vacation schemes are open to penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates.
We consider applicants from any degree discipline, with a keen interest in commercial law.
We look for candidates with a strong and consistent academic record. We typically look for:
- A minimum of AAB at A-level (or equivalent).
- At university, applicants should be on track to achieve, or have achieved, consistent 2:1s across modules, with an average mark of 63% or above in each module and year of study (or the international equivalent).
We consider contextual recruitment data and if mitigating circumstances have affected your academic performance at any stage of your education, we strongly encourage you to explain these in your application, as they will be taken into consideration.
How to Apply
Applications close on 1 December 2026 (23:59 GMT).